mediation

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process, that can be utilized as an alternative to, or in addition to, a court process. Mediation brings parties together in a voluntary process which can assist with resolving disputes in a timely and cost effective manner.

Arbitration

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process. It is similar to going to court, but in a private process. Both parties have an opportunity to present their case to a third person (the Arbitrator) and the Arbitrator is then authorized to adjudicate the matters in dispute. Mediation and Arbitration can be combined into a mediation-arbitration process, whereby the mediator is authorized to arbitrate agreed upon issues in the event that the parties cannot reach an agreement through mediation.

parenting coordination

Parenting Coordination is a form of mediation-arbitration. It is process to assist separating and divorced parents who are unable to resolve day-to-day disagreements about their children. It assists families to implement and interpret parenting plans, Court Orders or Separation Agreements, improve communication and manage their new roles and relationships. Parenting coordination combines mediation and arbitration and allows the parenting coordinator to decide certain issues if the parties are unable to agree and/or resolve the issues through mediation. It is a particularly useful dispute resolution process in high conflict parenting cases.

Chelsea’s rate for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services is $295.00/hour + HST.